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Ancient Scottish beauty married with new app
A new free app has been launched to help travellers through one of Scotland’s most iconic glens. The Great Glen is a natural geological fault line between Fort William and Inverness that encompasses some of the best known landmarks in Scotland including Ben Nevis, Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle and is a significant tourist attraction.…
Read MoreIt’s fuel speed ahead for Borders community petrol station
The first privately owned petrol station to open in the Scottish Borders in more than 25 years has opened its doors. The Newcastleton Community Fuel Project was officially opened last week by three schoolchildren, with 70 pupils from the local primary school lending their support. The community and project supporters were also out in force…
Read MoreA double boost to restore Aberdeen Music Hall
An £8.7million campaign to revamp Aberdeen Music Hall has been given a huge boost. Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) has announce the launch of a new corporate sponsorship campaign in support of the Music Hall Transformation. The scheme has been kicked off with donations totalling £10,000 from Aberdeen Standard Investments and BP. APA, the charitable trust…
Read MoreScots urged to cut down on their kitchen waste
Scotland’s national chef Gary Maclean is urging Scots to help fight climate change by making small changes in their kitchens. The MasterChef winner is supporting the national campaign from the Scottish Government to encourage people in Scotland to address climate change. The latest Scottish Household Survey, published by the Scottish Government, revealed that over half…
Read MoreFairtrade tartan is taken to the world by piper Louise
Top Scottish female piper Louise Marshall is taking her piping skills and love of the new World Fair Trade Tartan on tour. A leading piper for over 30 years, originally from Annan in Dumfries, Lou has formally been invited to star as the guest piper at the WOW Woman of the World Festival earlier this…
Read MoreLifetime honour at rural awards for Douglas Watson
One man’s dedication to the agricultural industry was honoured at the Scottish Rural Awards last night. The Lifetime Achievement award went to Ingliston-based Douglas Watson, senior project manager with the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS). He has a knowledge of rural Scotland’s businesses, organisations and people that really impressed the judges. Due to retire in…
Read MoreMental health campaign wins Scottish Rural Award
An outstanding campaign aimed at helping young farmers has won a special award. The Scottish Rural Awards’ Rural Hero honour was bestowed upon the Ingliston-based Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). They took home the Rural Hero award for their inspiring Are Ewe Okay? campaign. Are Ewe Okay? promotes mental well-being amongst young farmers…
Read MoreInnovation is their motivation at the Scottish Rural Awards
Forward-thinking companies have been rewarded for their innovation. The Scottish Rural Awards are the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, highlighting the enterprise, skill and innovation of those who live and work in rural areas. Biotechnology company Xanthella, based in Oban, were overall winners in the Rural Enterprise and Innovation category, with judges praising…
Read MoreBusinesses who do their bit for education and conservation
Scottish businesses who do their bit for conservation and the environment, as well as education, have been honoured at the Scottish Rural Awards. The awards are the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, highlighting the enterprise, skill and innovation of those who live and work in rural areas. Last night’s event, held at Dynamic…
Read MoreThree beautiful Scottish villages you should visit
Scotland has something for everyone whether it’s great or small. Just because some places are not the most well-known locations does not mean they are not worth a visit. Explore some overlooked locations around Scotland and throw yourself into village culture. Catterline Often overshadowed by the better known village of Stonehaven nearby, Catterline is arguably…
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